1. BSc Nutrition Placement unit
Introduce myself
ILO’s and approach problem from a social wellbeing perspective considering food first.
20 day placement

2. Handbook
A copy can be found on

3. Aims of 20 day placement
To observe the use of nutritional expertise in a range of settings
To acquire an understanding of the role of the professional nutritionist in practice
To reflect on the relationships between other organisations and agencies and the nutritionist
To evaluate how well organisations perform in meeting their objectives.
To reflect on their own experiences in nutrition practice.

4. Intended learning outcomes
An understanding of the range of professional settings for nutritionists.
An ability to practise nutrition safely, competently and within an approved framework of ethical and professional values.
An ability to critically reflect upon nutrition practice in a variety of settings
An ability to critically analyse the professional practice of self and others.

5. What do you need to be doing NOW?
Prepare CV and covering letter
Find and confirm your placement
Agree the following with the placement provider:
Intended learning outcomes or Specific tasks
Overview of what you are going to do
Dates you will complete the placement
Review the competency requirements yourself and map to the placement requirements on page 19 of handbook

6. Information required(UK)
Documentation to be submitted prior to start of placement on MyCareerHub(22nd June latest). To include:
Learning agreement form include mapping of AfN competencies against your placement activity on learning agreement.
Employer placement confirmation form
Complete ethics training module on MyBU
Learning agreement pack includes health and safety information for employer and student

7. Information required(Overseas)
Documentation to be submitted 4 weeks prior to start of placement on MyCareerHub(22nd June latest). To include:
Learning agreement form include mapping of AfN competencies against your placement activity on learning agreement.
Indemnity details
General risk assessment
Employer placement confirmation form
Complete ethics training module on MyBU
Learning agreement pack includes health and safety information for employer and student

8. Placements abroad BU funding available – see student portal

9. Competencies (page 20 – 22):
Science
Food chain
Social behaviour
Health and wellbeing
Professional conduct
You will not be expected to meet all of these. You may only meet a few but try to map what you expect to meet.
Professional ethics (page 12)
Complete ethics training tool on MyBU – Mycommunities – Level 5 Nutrition – Materials – Placement
Complete the online test. 90% required to proceed to placement.

10. To think about DBS checks Global horizons/Erasmus funding
Some placements may require these. Contact Sally Hobson in admin support
BEWARE may take up to 60 days to complete
Global horizons/Erasmus funding
Time sheets may be required
Sign off of placement hours/days

11. Assessment for 20 day placement
Assessed as a Level 6 unit (20 credits)
Presentation (30%)
Portfolio of evidence and report (70%

12. Support Unit lead – Joanne Holmes BU MyCareerHub
Adrian Cuthbert (FHSS dedicated careers support)

13. Previous student placements
Community
Industry
Education
Laboratory
Abroad….

14. Community Placements e.g. Public Health Community Charitable Trusts
Care homes
Childrens Centres
Cancer Hospice 14

15. Education Placements
- The Childrens Integrated Play Scheme (CHIPS) - Munchkins Cookery School - Food Technology departments of schools and colleges 15

16. Food Industry Placements
Dorset Cereals
Forest Products 16

17. Support Unit lead – Joanne Holmes BU MyCareerHub Gail Combes
Adrian Cuthbert (FHSS dedicated careers support)

18. Come and find out more
B420
1.00 – 2.00